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"It is the use of one's occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the employing organization's resources or assets."
Reporting fraud, waste and abuse is the right thing to do!
We strive to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency throughout the City of Albuquerque in order to safeguard and preserve the public trust.
The Office of Inspector General will accomplish this mission by preventing, detecting, deterring and investigating fraud, waste and abuse, and promoting the efficiency and effectiveness in the programs and operations of the City of Albuquerque
What to Know
Learn more about fraud.
What is a Fraud?
Any knowing deception designed to unlawfully deprive a governmental agency of something of value or to secure a benefit, privilege, allowance, or consideration to which an individual is not entitled. Such practice include, but are not limited to offer, payment, or acceptance of bribes or gratuities; making false statements; submitting false claims; falsifying records; arranging for secret profits, kickbacks, or commissions; and conspiring to use any of these devices. The term also includes conflict of interest cases and criminal activity.
What is Waste?
The extravagant, careless, or needless expenditure of Government funds, or the consumption of government property that results from deficient practices, systems, controls, or decisions.
What is Abuse?
The intentional or improper use of Governmental resources, such as; misuse of position and authority, or the misuse of tools, vehicles, or office equipment.
Latest Reports
04-20-12 Case# 12-210 Solid Waste, WUA Deposit
On March 8, 2012, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) was contacted by a City Treasury Supervisor regarding a discrepancy in a Water Utility Authority bill.
03-16-12 CASE# 12-209 AFD Missing Deposit
On January 12, 2012, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) was contacted by City Treasurer, Cilia Aglialoro regarding missing monies from the Albuquerque Fire Department.
02-17-12 CASE# 12-202 Whistleblower Complaint against the Solid Waste Management Department
On August 29, 2011, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) met with an employee of the Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD). This employee requested confidentiality and sought the protection of the Whistleblower Policy.
01-25-12 CASE# 12-208 Alleged Theft/Unauthorized Use of Credit Card
On January 6, 2012, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) received information via the ESA 311 tipline regarding the fraudulent use of a credit card belonging to a patron of ABQ BioPark.
12-21-11 CASE# 12-207 Violence in the Workplace-PRD
On October 27, 2011, Robert Caswell Investigation (RCI) was assigned by the City of Albuquerque, Parks and Recreation Department (PRD) Director, Barbara Baca, to conduct an investigation regarding an allegation of possible violence in the workplace involving PRD1.
